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Friday 9 August 2024, 7pm

The National Youth Orchestra: As One

The National Youth Orchestra: As One

Presented by Saffron Hall

Hear teenage musicians from The National Youth Orchestra performing as one, absolutely united in their love of music to explore daring human stories and powerful emotions on a dramatic scale.

How far would you go for love? Orpheus Undone is one of the most beautiful and sad stories of all time - compelled to save the woman he loves, Orpheus journeys into the underworld. The Flying Dutchman Overture is a voyage of frenzied obsession. Mahler's exhilarating Titan Symphony is powered by his deep sense of hope in every individual's capacity to get through difficulty and find meaning in life.

Mirroring the musical journey, every teenager on stage reaches deep, transcending their personal challenges to play their part with urgency and love, As One.

They hope to inspire other young people to do the same. Tickets are free for under 25s.

Supporters

This concert is made possible by a Circle of Gold Members

Performance information

Running time

2 hours 15 minutes

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old.

Booking information

Seating style

This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating

Ten for £10

This event is part of our Ten for £10 scheme. We will release ten £10 tickets for sale at 10am on the morning of this performance.

Transport

Shuttle bus

Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance

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Programme and performers

Programme

  • Wagner The Flying Dutchman
  • Missy Mazzoli Orpheus Undone
  • Mahler Symphony No.1

Performers

  • National Youth Orchestra
  • Alexandre Bloch conductor

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Information for your visit

Friday 9 August 2024, 7pm

Schedule

All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.

Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.

Pre-show shuttle bus

6pm - 7pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.

When to arrive

6pm - 6.45pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

6pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.

Auditorium opens

6.30pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.

Show starts

7pm

Interval

Interval (20 mins)

Show ends

9.15pm (approx)

Post-show shuttle bus

9.15pm – 10.15pm
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station

Content warnings

Age Guidance 7+

This event is not recommended for children under 7 years old.

Location

Saffron Hall

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH

Transport

Shuttle bus

Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
More info

Additional information

Drinks

For this event, you're welcome to bring drinks purchased from our bar into the event with you.

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

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